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Thornton

Wisconsin · 32 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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Thornton is a city of 32 people in Wisconsin. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 44.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The foreign-born share is 0%. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

32
−16%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
124 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 147 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.5
+16%since 2023
from 38.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.26 sq mi
Population, 20102024
25466686107201020202024Thornton
202432
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.4%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.3%(2)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4428.1%(9)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5425%(8)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.5%(4)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$86,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$44,922
+14%since 2023
from $39,361 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.135
+8%since 2023
from 0.125 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$215,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $165,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.78 people
−16%since 2023
from 2.11 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
27.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.5
+40%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(1)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(1)
39
+34%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German53.1%(17)
Norwegian15.6%(5)
Italian9.4%(3)
Irish6.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

29.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
18.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
−10%since 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
90.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
50.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
53.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(4)
Married53.8%(7)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.4%(2)
Women 15+
Never married50%(7)
Married50%(7)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
75.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.6%
US average: 13.8%
12.5%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
90.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
12.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 3 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thornton, Wisconsin?

Thornton, Wisconsin has about 32 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thornton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Thornton, Wisconsin earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thornton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Thornton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $215,000.

How educated are people in Thornton, Wisconsin?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Thornton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thornton, Wisconsin?

About 0.0% of people in Thornton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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